increasing protection of indigenous biodiversity and sites of cultural or historical importance

tightening controls on building seawalls

stopping discharges of untreated human sewage and limiting new discharges

TRC Resource Management Director Fred McLay says Taranaki residents are passionate about their coast, which is largely unmodified and a great place that supports residents’ work and play.

“With this in mind, we’ve consulted extensively. We were very pleased to have received early input to the draft coastal plan, released in 2016, with feedback from 101 individuals and organisations.

“We’ve received valuable contributions and together with our community we’re taking Taranaki forward,” Mr McLay says.

The Proposed Coastal Plan is evidence-based, underpinned by technical reports and studies. These reports are available at https://www.trc.govt.nz/council/plans-and-reports/strategy-policy-and-plans/regional-coastal-plan/proposed-coastal-plan/

The Proposed Plan was presented to TRC’s Policy and Planning Committee today (Monday 29 January 2018). The public will have their say during a submissions phase from Saturday 24 February to 27 April 2018.